Engineering Tech - Inspections

Position: Engineering Tech I - Inspections
Salary: $28.99 - $37.75 Hourly
Location : Engineering 225 4th St N, Fargo, ND
Job Type: Full Time Regular (40)
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Department: City Engineering
Division: Engineering - SELECT THIS OPTION
Opening Date: 04/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Description

Under general supervision, assists in the planning and completion of public works construction projects by drafting projects according to specifications and inspecting projects in progress to ensure project is completed according to City standards.

Scope of Responsibility:
The Engineering Technician I with a construction inspection assignment spends a proportionately high percentage of time performing field verification of performance of contractors and work crews during the construction season. During the winter months, the job is focused on assisting with design drafting and calculation of quantities and preparing bid specifications for projects that will be undertaken during the next construction season.
Primary Responsibilities

Monitor construction sites for adherence and compliance with specifications.

• Verifies location, alignment, elevations, compaction, etc;
• Coordination of testing of compaction, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, water samples, etc.
• Prepares and recommends release of payments for work performed in a satisfactory manner.

Prepare preliminary designs and specifications for public works projects such as water, sewer and storm drain systems; and street grades, curbs, gutter, sidewalk, street lights and signals according to established procedures and to comply with departmental standards.

Inspects public works projects in progress and completed including observing installation and testing of certain components to ensure compliance to project specifications and City Standards; maintains records of inspections performed as required.

Assists with emergency technical duties and floodplain management.

• During flood events inspects and/or provides technical assistance to field inspectors;
• Stake sandbag/flood protection dikes; verify elevations are correct;
• Performs some inspection of dikes for proper construction;
• Establish flood protection elevations prior to construction;
• Verify as built elevations for flood plain certification.

Provides work instruction to seasonal/temporary staff persons responsible for assisting in construction projects.

• Provides training and work direction, ensuring the employee knows and follows department and city rules as well as sound work and safety practices in order to accomplish the job objectives and avoid injury or loss; ensures that each employee:
• Knows and follows department and city rules as well as sound work and safety practices in order to accomplish the job objectives and avoid injury or loss;
• Wears proper protective equipment when policy requires or conditions indicate a need exists and utilizes proper body mechanics and ergonomics while performing work;
• When potentially unsafe conditions are observed makes efforts to avoid or correct them if they are controllable and draws them to the attention of the responsible supervisor or safety representative in a timely manner;

While performing the same or similar work as employees under the line of authority, serves as a team leader, assigning particular work to their co-workers using informed and independent judgment when making these assignments;

Communicates courteously and professionally and maintains working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.

• Interacts with public, contractors and utility representatives to respond to general inquiries, provide information and/or to refer individual(s) to supervisor or other appropriate personnel to resolve issues;
• Frequently interacts with others in the work unit, or across departments, to exchange detailed and/or technical information.

Drafting of record drawings and establishing final quantities for future reference.

Limited survey work.

Observation and rating of the condition of roads and sidewalks and recommendation for future repairs.

Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The job requires an associate's degree in civil engineering technology, survey technology or a related field and one or more years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. A valid driver's license is also required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Knowledge of technical engineering methods, techniques, principles and procedures;
• Knowledge of design and construction theory and engineering design standards;
• Knowledge of property and engineering maps and records;
• Knowledge of geographical information systems, computer aided drafting and design;
• Skill in performing mathematical computations such as algebra and trigonometry in order to calculate slopes and quantities, such as cut and fill;
• Skill in performing technical engineering procedures such as collecting and documenting surveying data, drafting and…